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Originally Posted by gi_dan2987
That's exactly how a depth charge causes its damage. It's not the explosion, it's the implosion that pulls at the hull of the boat, flexing and straining the metal, and that's really what causes the damage. Excellent video! I love science experiments  |
Not so. The initial explosion creates a shock wave that causes immense pressure against the hull (the same as a torpedo). It does also create a gas bubble which then collapses, which causes a secondary shock wave that can cause even more damage.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_charge